Material Handler (Night Shift, $24.00 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% company 401k match into ESOP

Employee Stock Ownership Plan from day

Bonus pay

Personal Time Off starting day one

Childcare support assistance

Wellness incentive

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits from

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a night shift Material Handler. Work from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am on a rotating schedule, with $23.00 per hour base plus $1 night and $1 weekend premiums. We offer day-one benefits, 8% company 401(k) match and ESOP participation from day one.

You will safely operate PIVs, handle inbound/outbound goods, maintain inventory integrity, and follow GMP and SOP guidelines in a dairy/nut ingredients environment. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Training and certification to operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) required.
• Wonderlic Select assessment used to evaluate fit for material handler role.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate PIVs and material handling equipment.
• Inspect power equipment and complete safety inspections before operation.
• Check in/out inbound and outbound products and tag accordingly.
• Perform receiving functions and unload/store products accurately.
• Complete required forms timely and maintain inventory integrity.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow sanitation schedules.

Skills

PIV operation

Safety inspection

Inbound/outbound handling

Inventory control

Documentation

CCPs awareness

GLPs & SOPs

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PIV training

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family: Plant Production

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Job Description: This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 6:30 pm - 6:30 am rotating schedule. Pay Starts at $23.00 an hour $1 night shift and $1 weekend premium All benefits start day 1 of employment 8% company 401k match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) and material handling equipment to move products in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Inspect all power equipment and complete safety inspection before operation.
• Check in and out all inbound and outbound products, tagging products accordingly.
• Perform various receiving functions such as unloading trucks and putting away products in the correct overstock location.
• Accurately complete all necessary paper and electronic forms in a timely manner.
• Consistently meet production demands and needs by moving products accurately and efficiently.
• Always maintain inventory integrity and product safety.
• Proactively communicate material issues involving deficiency to materials leadership.
• Complete housekeeping and cleaning in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS.)
• Stack empty pallets, clean and sweep work area, clean digester and compactor areas, and remove trash regularly.
• Ensure housekeeping tasks are done regularly to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Immediately clean up after product damage or spill.
• Actively participate in shift exchanges, work team meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Follow Good Lab Practices (GLPs) and safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• This position may provide limited work directions to Case Stackers.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of it.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Training and certification to operate all applicable Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) required.

Skills Required

• Cognitive Ability, Personality, and Motivation fit for Material Handler role as demonstrated through Wonderlic Select assessment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness in work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Eligible partners will receive:

• Eligible partners will receive: Eligible partners will receive: Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.
• When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay.
• You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare costs.
• Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself.
• Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company.
• Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before.
• We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help.
• It’s called Partners Helping Partners.
• We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life.
• Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Company Overview

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture

Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for?

Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other